Mike Gordon 3/5/11 The McDonald Theatre, Eugene, OR Words by thenaturalstoner Since this would be my third Mike Gordon show in a few months, you would think I would know what to expect heading into the venue. Problem is the last two Mike shows I saw were like Jekyll and Hyde. I had a blast at the Portland (Aladdin Theatre) show in November, while my expectations for the next night in Seattle fell a bit flat (the Crocodile Cafe sucked that night). ... Read More

Mike Gordon Announces Spring 2011 Tour Dates Phish bassist Mike Gordon has just announced dates for his 2011 Spring Tour.  In support of his recent solo release Moss, Gordon will once again tour from coast to coast.  Gordon returns with the same five-piece lineup as his fall tour which featured Scott Murawski on guitar, Craig Myers on percussion, Tom Cleary on keyboards and drummer Todd Isler. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased by clicking here: For a sneak peak as to what ... Read More

The Adventures of Phishing Barney 2010 Words/Photos by Barney the Purple Dinosaur (and his ghost writer Reverend Justito) For those who are not a member of my immediate family, allow me to give you a brief history on the family tradition that is Barney the purple dinosaur.  I was in my early teens at the height of Barney-mania.  As a gag gift, my parents threw a Barney Doll (marching band outfit, filled with bubble mix) into the stockings of my brother and I.  My ... Read More

Mike Gordon at the Crocodile Cafe, Seattle, WA 11-10-10 Review and photos by thenaturalstoner When I first planned my current week long vacation, I was excited by the thought of coming home and writing a great review about the Mike Gordon show at the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle last night. Unfortunately things do not always go as planned, and I will have to shift my main focus towards the PACKED venue instead of the musical act in this write-up. I hope last night was an ... Read More

Dear Phish, On Monday I had to go to the dentist and get my teeth cleaned which resulted in me taking a different route to work.  Along that route was The Troubadour where I was lucky enough to see Mike Gordon just shy of 48 hours earlier.  However, it was another legendary Southern California venue that not only caught my eye but gave me an amazing idea that I think you are going to like.  Because after all, I know you guys don’t ... Read More

Mike Gordon at the Aladdin Theatre, Portland, OR 11-8-10 Mini-Review and Photos by thenaturalstoner   Mike Gordon at the Aladdin Theatre in Portland was a truly great experience for those lucky enough to get a ticket to the sold out performance.  From the Andelman’s Yard opener to a raging cover of Cities to the Takin’ it to the Streets encore the tiny Aladdin Theatre was bouncing and shaking all night long.   I didn’t know what to expect at my first Mike Gordon solo show, I had ... Read More

Mike Gordon 11/06/10 Troubadour - West Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com As some of you may recall, I wrote a rather nasty open letter to Phish a few months back.  It’s not easy being a fan of the band in the Pacific Time Zone and I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that my coast has been largely overlooked.  So when news broke that Phish bassist Mike Gordon would kick off his own fall tour at the tiny Troubadour in West Hollywood, ... Read More